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World Heritage Cruises - 9am daily your cruise departs Strahan
Your first point of interest is Hells Gates, the narrow-channel entrance from the wild Southern Ocean to Macquarie Harbour.
Continue along the harbour to see aquaculture pens stocked with thousands of ocean trout and Atlantic salmon.
Your first stop off the boat is Sarah Island,
a one hour guided tour on the island conveys a keen appreciation of the harsh conditions at what was Tasmania’s first and perhaps most notorious penal settlement.
Step back on-board and while enjoying your lunch you will cruise slowly along the majestic Gordon River and rediscover serenity while gliding deep into the ancient rainforest. Disembark at Heritage Landing for a stroll along the boardwalk through the Unesco listed Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park and see the hushed, lichen-covered rainforest and one of its oldest inhabitants a 2000-year-old Huon Pine tree.
Board once more and sit back and relax while you make your journey back to Strahan.
- Gordon River rainforest boardwalk exploration
- Guidance from knowledgeable local on-board Guides
- Live commentary and historical videos curated by the skipper
- Lunch included with Main deck seating
- Exclusive Upper deck seating with lunch and morning tea
- A captivating Sarah Island Guided Tour
- Drinks & Snacks can be purchased on-board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off N/A
Run by a local family, World Heritage Cruises is a cruise company based in the scenic and rugged west coast of Tasmania, in the town of Strahan. We offer cruises into the World Heritage accredited South West wilderness.
Board our 35-meter catamaran, the ‘Harbour Master,’ and marvel at the natural wonders and historical sites of Tasmania’s West Coast – featuring destinations like the Hells Gates, a variety of aquaculture farms, a guided tour of the Sarah Island convict settlement, and a two hour cruise down the Gordon River, where you’ll disembark for a rainforest walk in the Unesco certified World Heritage South West Wilderness.
Our cruises leave from Strahan Wharf at 9am every day, returning at 3pm. A delicious lunch, showcasing locally sourced smoked salmon, is prepared fresh on-board and is incorporated in your cruise experience.
- Infant 2-4yrs seating available in Main Deck Centre seating only
- cruises not available Christmas day or 15 July to 15 August
- Wheelchair accessible on the main deck only
- Your boarding tickets will be held at the booking office next to the vessel for collection 30 min prior to your departure
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Service animals must have identification as we are in a World Heritage area
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.